Chapter 3: Governance, Accountability and Public Policy

Title: Governance and development

Reference: WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK 2006 pp. 74 - 78

Abstract/Summary: The crucial factor for ensuring development is the standard of Governance rather than the physical resources. The real issue is not necessarily the paucity of funds; it is the commitment of leadership and quality of governance. The ultimate aim of public Governance is service to the people which can be ensured by enforcing transparency, accountability introducing electoral reforms, establishing credible law enforcement, sensitising the people and implementing effective delivery mechanism.

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